Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back, Starfish!
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Uniforms
Sawyer Road Elementary is a uniform-optional school. The dress of students shall be appropriate for the activities of the school program in which they are participating. School Spirit Wear is available for purchase on our website and is encouraged on Fridays and mandatory during class field trips. Find information about Sawyer Road Elementary's dress code here.
Important Links
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:10 p.m. All drivers must present the SRE Car Rider QR Code for the students they will pick up.
Download the My Ride K–12 app for real-time tracking of your student's bus ride.
Before and After School Programming
Eating Lunch with Your Student
Check in at the front office and come enjoy lunch with your student in the atrium. Check with your teacher before coming to make sure the daily schedule has not changed due to a special event.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Join the Sawyer Road PTA
The Parent Teacher Association Membership is open to anyone who believes in the Parent Teacher Association's mission and purposes. Together, we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward the PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Learn more on our PTA page.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| October 12–16, 2026 | Elementary Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.